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      FURTHER EXPERIMENTS IN THE SCIENCE OP MESMERISM BY DR . ELLIOTSON . On Saturday , Dr . BlliotBon afforded another opportunity to a select patty of friends , consisting of ladies and gentlemen of sank and of scientific acquirement , to "witness some experiments in the science o f mesmerism , l * Mm residence in Condnit-rtreet . The patients who WBre operated nptn lrere two in number , and both were tanales ; Hie fint aged about thirty , the Beared only tfxteen yean of age . The disease under which they had labonred , nam ely epilepsy , wm the same in both instance * ¦ but the two patients were entirely different in their habits of body , and the effects exhibted by tfcem -were gait * dissimilar . The elder female , a young woman < Jf respectability , reiiding in the neighbourhood « f the Commercial-road , Whitechapel , first arrived ,

      ad was placed In the operating efeair . Previously to bar being sabfactad to the mesmeric inflaenee , she was questioned by those who were present , and she stated that she had been for seventeen years subject to fits of epOepsy , never continuing free from them for more than a week at a time . She was induced to submit herself , abost three years ago , to the treatment of a French physician of celebrity , and in the course of two months she was completely cured of her malady , of ¦ which she had never since experienced the slightest return . Paring those two months , it was stated , she had no more th * w one fit -, but what was more remarkable ,, it was ¦ aid , was , that until she had been thus relieved , she never experienced the mesmeric icflnence—that is , she was never put to sleep at all . Subsequently she was repeatedly operated upon , and she sow expressed her sonviction that this treatment had cured her of her

      complaint , Having assumed her position in the chair , J > r . Elliotson in less *> i * " one minute threw her into a state of complete torpor . Her hands were clenched , her lips and eyelids tightly compressed , and so rigid was the whole muscular system of the body , that all attempt * to alter the position of any member by main -force were ineffectual . Having remained thus a few ffwnfc re , Dr . Blliotson proceeded , by the influence which he possessed over her , to raise her from her sitting or rather recumbent posture to her feet . This was done by his drawing his hands , his ingen pointed towards the patient , repeatedly in a lice from her face towards himself , retreating gradually from her as the operation proceeded . Tbe patient , during the progress of this treatment , became violently

      agitated ; she writhed with violent muscular exertions to raise beraelf fr * m the ehair . ber face became suffused , and the activi ^ of the mu scular system within was perfectly obvious , the rigidity of the limbs being meanwhile retained . From the position in which she lay it was physically impossible that the could raise herself , and ahe was placed in a posture more nearly approaching sitting , from which , still influenced by the motions of the operator , ahe very shortly raised herself on her feet , the process being conducted without the smallest aid from the arms of the chair , but by means solely of her own muscular exertions . Her hands were still clenched , and her position standing rerj Dearly approaching to that which she had assumed while in a sitting posture . She was now subjected to the mesmeric influence in

      everyway , not only by Dr . Elliotson , but by other persons in the room . Her body was drawn to the right and to the leftj her armswere raised and lowered , by the process of manipulation , and she was thrown into postures apparently the most painful , in which she continned daring the space of several minutes , without her exhibiting the smallest signs of consciousness . Her hands were now unclasped by Dr . Elliotson , who to effect this object enclosed them within bis own , when they fell apart , and for a moment lost their rigidity . The fingers were pliable , and the arm could be bent at _• elbow . The same stiffness , however , was won again observable , and all efforts to alter the position of her fingers , except by the same means as bad been used by Dr . Elliotson , were ineffective . The neck was found

      to be acted upon in the same way , and the head , which ¦ was in a drooping attitude , was raised or moved , the muscles of the neck being first subjected to the tpplication of the hands of a gentleman present These operations having been continued for mi hour , or more , during which time the patient never once moved her feet , she "was replaced in her chair , in order to be awoke . This portion of the operation was performed upon the same principle as that which had been applied to the softening of the muscles of her hand , arm , and neck ; the hands of the operator being now placed on herforehead and head , bo as to cover the region of the brain . Abput ten minutes were cossumed in the process before the patient was quite aweke , and , during this period she exhibited all the stretching of the arms and other

      symptoms usually observable in the waking moments of an ordinary tleeper . Several questions were proposed to ha during thiB period § f waking , but to all she answered with indistinctness , saying that she was asleep , and it was not until her eyebrows had been briskly rubbed , and the hands of Dr . Elliotson had been repeatedly brushed , as it may be called , against each other , opposite to her face , that she declared herself " wide awake . " , She now willingly submitted herself to the questioning of those present . She declared herself to be araeriy ignorant of all that had passed , and although ^ ^• ber face and pu lse bespoke the body to be still under - — " ^ the influence of strong muscular exertion , she said that so far from feeling fatigued , she was refreshed by the operation . The second patient was then introduced . She was a young girl of respectable appearance , and

      possessed of a remarkably pleasing expression of countenance . Having been divested of her bonnet , she was placed in the chair , and alter seven minutes kai elapsed , during which the process of putting her to sleep was exercised , which consisted in holding the points of two fingera immediately opposite to her eyes , her eye-lids suddenly dropped , and she fell back in a deep dumber . A sensation of pricking was described by Dr . Elliotson te be produced in the eye-lids of this patient , the effects of which speedily presented themselves in the now of tears over her cheeks . Her eyelids being opened , the eyes were found to be turned down , and in what may be called an outward squint , but in a few moments they were found to have converged inwards towards the nose . The case of this ¦

      patient differed entirely from that of the youcg -woman ¦ who had just retired . In the one , strong musculaT power was developed , while in that now introduced ths patient proved to be entirely devoid of such power . By the mesmeric influence her arms and feet weie raised , and even for a few moments she was placed on her feet in a standing position , but her physical powers were insufficient to continue her in the posture in which she was placed , and her limbs refused their office . In another particular hex c ^ se also differed . In the case of the first patient , although there was a strong sympathy exhibited by her towards Dr . Elliotson , in her turning towards him , wherever he might place himself , whether on tht rigkt or the left , she still expressed no dislike to tx

      operated upon by a stranger , but here the " sympathy , ' for that appears to be the proper name for it , wi ranch more strongly developed . The approach of j stranger towards the patient instantly produced : frown on her countenance , which was only removed b ; the withdrawal of the cause of annoyance , and the « itn , consequences were produced either by Dr . Ellietsoi quitting the side of the patient , or even , while holdini her hand , clasping that ot a stranger behind her back although upon the doctor giving his undivided attec tion to her again , a pleasant smile playej upon herlip 3 exhibiting her satisfaction at the removal of her cans * of jealousy . The eye-lids , iips , and eyes , were h turn subjected to the Eieaneric influence , being opene ; or closed , turned hither or thither , at the will of tb

      operator , although occasionally the sleep of the patien ¦ was se deep as to render her insensible to his powei until at length annoyed , as it was said , at the presenc © f ladies , and the continned trials of her patience , th girl sunk into a fit of epilepsy ; her hands and limb becoming extended and rigid . From this she was spse dily relieved by the attention of Dr . Elliotson , but was not until the patient was turned quite ^ way fron the company , and considerable exertions had been used such as had been employed in the former case , that sh was completely awoke . Tho girl was now also sub jected t-o examination , but her answera tallied ¦ will those of the former patient esactJy , great relief bcin ,

      described by her as being afforded to her by the mesmeric isflttence . We have thus endeavoured to give a clear and succinct description of this . extraordinary exhibition , and , without expressing any opinion upon the subject , though severil asntlemen who Vere present professed themselves to be perfectly convince j , we must draw our report to a close . Dr . Elliotson , it h Tight to Btate , urged all those who ¦ were present , t * . question and cross-qusstion each ef the patients inrnediately after the operations -were completed , -which wa ; done ; and he appeared to be perfectly willingio txplaii any circumstance connected with either of the case which was not understood .

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      8 th , That it shall be the duty of the secretary to keep a bosk , containing the names of the persons admitted as members of this Association , with the dates of their admission , and he shall also keep a book , containing minutes of the proceedings of this Association . 9 th . That all books , papers , and writings of or belonging this Association shall at all times be open to the inspection of the authorities , and to every member of the Association , upon giving reasonable notice to the secretary . 10 th . That the funds of this Association shall , after defraying incidental expences , be applied for the purpose of promoting its objects . 11 th . That no member of this Association shall act in the capacity of delegate or representative ; and , if any person shall assume or presume to act in any such capacity , he «> m-ii be forthwith expelled from this Association ; and that no person whatever shall be admitted &s a delegate from any other Association .

      12 th . That no members in arrears more than three months shall have a voice in the proceedings of the Association ; that it shall rest with the committee how to act with such members . 13 th . That the books of this Association shall be audited by two members appointed by the Society , and a balance sheet laid before the members at their quarterly meeting . James Hebblewaits , President . Fkascis Mello * . Secretary . Do >" ald M'Pherso 5 , Treasurer . directors . John M'Intosh . Josepu Kerb . ROBERT M'QlJSHAy . James Forbes . th 01 ias p . 1 ttersc »\ John" Botd . David Blair .

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      ADDRESS OF THE YOUTHS OF BROWNSTREET , MANCHESTER , TO THE YOUTHS OF ENGLAND , IRELAND , SCOTLAND , AND WALES . Brothers , —We believe that it is high time for the Youths of the United Kingdom to investigate the cause of the sufferings the working classes have to endure . Experience teaches us daily that there is something wrong in the institutions of society . Witness the anxiety of mothers lest the small pittance procured by the partners of their sorrows and the murdering toil of the pledges of their mutual love—lest the scanty earnings of the whole family should not be sufficient to procure the commonest food for her charge ; witness the keen but heart-rending glanee of the fond mother when she is compelled to say to her poor , care-worn youth , " have nothing for you , " when the poor boy

      comes ; n from his labour on Saturday at noon , bat , alas , no dinner awaits for him ; and she who gave him birth , rendered desperate through poverty , odds unkind expressions to the rest . On the other hand , witness the sons of the idle drones of society enjoying all the advantages of a school education for years after we have been dragged to toil for twelve and fourteen hours a day . Reared in the lap of luxury ; riding their ponies for recreation ; taught to consider themselves a saperior sort of beings from their infancy—are they likely to prove leas tyrannical over us than their fathers are at present when they shall be put in possession of the means of trying their fiendish propensities on a large scale ? No , they are likely to prove Rehoboams in reality ; for where eur fathers are beaten with ¦ whi ps , we shall be scourged with scorpions , unless , by the united efforts of the working bees , the 6 tings of the dr » nes are extracted by Universal Suffrage ,

      We exhort you to investigate—calmly to investigate these things ; and then at your peril refuse to join in one universal demand for justice to your order . Join the men who have so nobly grappled with the monster , and assist in destroying the hydra-headed monster , class legislation . We call upon you to join in rallying round the standard ol freedom—the People ' s Charter of equal rights and equal laws ; whilst the pretended friends of the working classes are , under the hypocritical mask of seeking to give us and our fathers more work , calling upon you to form youths' anti-Corn Law associations , to enable them to extend the most reckless gambling speculations that ever cursed any country under the face of heaven , to secure to themselves the fruits of your labour .

      It is your duty to unite together in one band of brotherhood determined to stand or fall in the glorious struggle for freedom with the men who have so nobly dared the Whig dungeon . " , and all the paraphanalia of an arbitrary , despotic , hypocritical , canting , imbecile Government Let the youths of every locality form themselves into classes , and unite with fathers and friends in one universal struggle for the People ' s Charter . Let there be a long pull , » strong pull , and a pull ail together , until the system of corruption shall be hurled down , and , " Like the baseless fabric of a vision , Leave not a wreck behind . " Happiness and comfort "will then be the lot of the sons of toil . ( Signed , on behalf of the Youths of Brown-street , Manchester , ) Joii . n Habgreaves . t

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      p ¦» w ^ ^ — — — ^ — ^ - w ^ — ^ — — — — — v v v W W - ^ ^^^^^—^ V » BIRMINGHAM . COPY OF MEMORIAL AND CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE HOME SECRETARY AND FROST S COMMITTEE . MEMORIAL . TO TUB MOST N 0 BLB THE MARQUIS OP KORMANBT , PRINCIPAL SECRETARY OJ STATE FOR THE

      HOME DEPARTMENT . We , the General Committee of Birmingham for the Restoration of John Frost , Zaphaniah Williams , and William Jones , approach your excellency in the cause of humanity and justice , in behalf of the said John Fro £ t , Zephaniah Williams , and William Jones , praying your Lordship to give your most serious consideration in the case of the three unfortunate men above named , as your Lordship is the only source through ¦ wht'in we can apply for pardon , justice , and mercy . This Committee wish to approach your Lordship in the most acceptable manner consistent with the rules of office , and should this Memorial be contrary to such rules , we pray that it may not , on that account , be any injury to the ciuse of the men whose pardon we seek .

      The cases of John Frost , Zephaniah Williams , and W illiam Jones , are cases of extreme hardship , and call for the interference of your Lordship at the present moment , on the ground of the change in the House of Commons and therefore of the Administration . This Committee pray your Lordship never to leave your high office without recommending the cases of the above named individuals to Her Most Gracious Majesty a consideration . We found our hopes on the following facts , as they appear to as , viz .: — 1 st . That two of the three Judges , before whom the men were arraigned , decided that there was no law to send them to trial for high treason . 2 nd . That the objection of the prisoner ' s counsel was good in law , six of the Judges being of opinion that their trial was illegal ; in fact , the only doubt "was as to the time of objection . 3 rd . That much suffering was caused to the men by the special commission and their hasty removal .

      This Committee feel confident that now prejudice has ¦ wasted away and the law been more than vindicatsd , ¦ the whole trial being injudicaele and contrary to lawi , that your Lordship will not suffer the wrong that is . done , to continue one moment . The facts above named , have indncsd us , as a Committee , to endeavour to obtain justice , where so much injustice has been done . We wish to call your Lordship ' s attention to the fact ,: that this Committee have seventy Memorials , most re- '¦ spectfuHy worded , passed at public meetings and : signed on behalf of the inhabitants . And although , at . ' great expense , this Committee sent a deputation to London , to present the same to the Queen ' s Most Gra-: cious Majesty , which was not allowed , this Committee ¦ will hand these Memorials to your Lordship , for presentation to her Majesty , Ehould your Lordsi-ip think proper to recommend the prayer of the same . And this Committee doubt not , but that a ma-, j ority of the jury who tried the unfortunate men , weuld again recommend them to mercy .

      This Committee , fully trusting to your Lordship ' s great experience in your office , and knowing the bitter and virulent feelings of the local authorities of Newport , ' from the High Sheriff to the Parish Constable , against the exiles , do respectfully press this point , Vz . that yuur Lordship , by granting us our prayer , will ensure ; o yourself the respect and gratitude of millions of our ; countrymen . Should your Lordship grant the boon to this Committee , we shall feel proud , with the rest of our countrymen , in adding your Lordship ' s name to the list &f the benefactors of our country . And may the administration , which your Lordship is an honour to , never so for forget the interests of the industrious millions , as to refus « their prayer for justice .

      We will then pray , that your Lordship may enjoy health and happiness , and that our country may enjoy the blessings of freedom , from the highest to the ' lowest . And we in duty bound will ever pray , tc . kc . By order of the Committee . ; July 28 th , 1841 . All communications to be addressed to Mr . Guest , bookseller , Steelhouse-lane , Birmingham . There being no reply to this received , the following ' letters were sent : — ; To the most Noble the Marquis of Normanby , Secretary of State for the Home Department FrO 7 n the Birmingham Committee for ths Restoration ofFroit , WiUiumt , and Jones .

      Mr Lord Marquis , —I am directed by the abovenamed Committee , to call yoar Lordship ' s attention to j a Memorial , sent by this Committee to your LoTslup on the 28 th of July , 1841 , praying your Lordship ' s ! most aerious consideration of the cases of John Frost , ' . Zephaniah Williams , and William Jones . And also wishing to know , if , in case this Committee sent certain Memorials { on behalf of the persons above-named ) , you Lordship woild support the prayer of the same .

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      The Committee deem ft strange , that they bare u yet , received no answer to their Memorial , and respectfully request that you Lordship will send a reply to the same . I hare the honour to be , Your Lordship's most obedient , && John Wilkinson , Corresponding Secretary to the Committee Committee Rooms , 11 th August , 1841 . ¦ AH communications to be addressed to Mr . James Quest , bookseller , Steelhouse-lane . i > i 1

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      " theM ^ morialsi ic . * ... 5 7 6 Remitted to Mcs . Erost the sum £ 3 10 a . 7 £ d . belonging to Defence Fond 3 10 7 $ In Treasurer ' s hands .. . " ... ... ... 13 6 7 J Owing to Cemniittee 0 14 3 i 42 13 8 We have audited this Balance Sheet and find it correct . J . Wilkinson , ) J . Niciiolls , VAuditors . T . Shavt . J

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      THE REPLY OF THE DUNDEE YOUTHS UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION TO THE YOUTHS OF BRISTOL . Youthhi . Beeiheew , —We have read with pleasure the address of your association to the youths of Great Britain in the National Vindicator , and we feel it a duty to return to you oar most cordial thanks for your attempt to arouse the dormant energies of your youthful brethren , and call into moral energy and intellectual action so powerful an engine to the cause which you have espoused , the liberty , happiness , and peace to the whole human family .

      Brethren , it is with pleasure we see the rapid accumulation of materials for a mighty agitation in our sister island . Yes , the cunning of Interested agitators can no longer deceive and divide the people of Ireland ! Already has the sun of liberty risen in their political horizon ; and he is destined to wend his way through the fogs of her clouded atmosphere until the dense mass of darkness burst bsfore the penetrating Qasb ol the meridian light . How pleasing to the aged patriot to behold the fruits of his exertions in the rapidly increasing power and

      omnipotence of the principles , for the establishment of which he has so long contended . Coald a Hampden , or a Hardy , or an Emmett seethe tyrant trembling on his throne , and the nations ef the earth set ting at deft , ance the oppressors' power and the proud roan ' s contumely , then would they exclaim " we have laboured not in vain . " No longer does wisdom sit wailing at liberty ' s grave , for now the stone has been rolled away from her sepulchre , * she has risen refreshed from the tomb , and wends her way to the celestial abode of these heroes to convey to their minds the soothing intelligence of your resolves .

      Brethren , ours was the second youthful association in the United Kingdom , and the first ia Scotland , formed for the establishment of the principles for which we contend , and although the summer bath twice come and gone since we first launched our little bark upon the stormy ocean of political warfare , we rejoice that our crew have continued to increase , and are rapidly pressing forward to the haven of political happiness , for which we are all bound . Hoping that ths flame which hath animated you in your exertions may be kindled in the breast of every youth within the circle of our sea-girt realms , We remain , Your brethren in the bonds of union , Signed on behalf of the Association , J . Mathers , Chairman , A . Shepherd , Secretary . Dundee , Sept . 12 th , 1841 .

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      JUSTICES' JUSTICE CROWNED . In our last number we remarked on the preposterous Insufficiency of the bail required of Mr . W . J . Bankes , charged with an unnameable offence . It has since been alleged that one of the sureties , bearing the very appropriate name of Snetzum , had passed himself off for his uncle , with whom he lived as servant , and had committed deliberate perjury in swearing that be was a housekeeper . The recognizances , taken in the name and description of the real Sneezum , were , upon his ilication , under these circumstances , declared void . i—J the uncommon precaution of requiring fortyeight hours' notice of bail been adopted , the deception practised in this case would have been prevented , but the gentleman prisoner would have been inconvenienced by so strict a proceeding .

      Mr . Jardine , upon the discovery of the deceit , was at a loss what steps to take . All he knew with any certainty was , that he had been imposed on by young Sueezum , and that young Sneezum had committed perjury , and , above all , that Mr . Bankes could not be recaptured and compelled te find good bail . Now , as to the imposture , it is quite a farce for Mr . Jardine to complain of it Mr . Jardine , in bis way , had played a Sneezum part Justice Sneezum had taken ball grossly insufficient , and , bo far as the ends of justice are concerned , what matters it that the bail , insufficient for its purpose , turns out to be no bail at all ? The upshot of the case is , that boil merely nominal has been put in by a man of straw .

      When Mr . Jardine toak two sureties for £ 100 , eacb , for the appearance of a man of large fortune to answer a disgusting charge ( for which be hod once before been tried , and narrowly escaped conviction ) , Mr . Jardine must have known full well that he was not taking steps against the flight of the accused , which is the object of bail . In saying as be did , that the bail be required was proportioned to the condition of the prisoner , the magistrate delivered himself of an assertion , which , imputed perjury excepted , was much of the Barae complexion as the representations of Mr . Sneezum , junior , who must indeed have felt comforted and eacouraged by feeling that , if he was really passing himself off * for what he was not , the magistrate himself was setting the example of dealing with the prisoner as what he was not—that is , as a man to whose condition sureties amounting altogether to £ 400 were proportioned , whereas as many thousands would have been better suited to his notorious means .

      As to any practical effect , it is obviously quite Immaterial whether the accused , bad he felt it unsafe to stay and meet the charge , were called upon to pay £ 300 or £ 40 » , as the price of his Impunity and escape to the Continent Mr . Jardine was quite ready with his opinion that the accused could not be recaptured . If this be law ( and we have a great distrust of magistrate ' s law ) , it is at variance with what common sense would require ; for the object of the law being that the accused should be forthcoming to answer the charge against him , if he succeed by any deceit in putting in bad bail , what reason is there why good bail should not be required of him when the bad ia discovered ? But Mr . Jardine himself , we perceive , has since altered his opinion on this point

      In excuse for Mr . Jardine , it is said that offences of the nature in question should be shrouded as much as possible from the public view ; but this is a most unfortunate plea on the behalf of Mr . Jardine , for by his method of dealing with the disgusting charge be has contrived to draw the greatest possible share of public attention to it , having raised upon it , as he has done , a question as to the impartial administration of justice . Further , if it could be permitted to Magistrates to judge what laws should be carried into tffact , and what laws should be evaded , it would be incomparably better that the discretion should be arbitrarily and openly

      exercised , than that the farce should be performed of compassing the prisoner ' s escape in the very pretence of exacting the securities for his appearance- In the case of the guilty rich , large and adequate bail can only operate as a pecuniary penalty , and small and inadequate bail as a mockery of justice ; but when it comes to the turn cf the poor , lair as the boil may be , it is stringent , iu-: d the contrivance to facilitate the evasion of justice fails altogether , and without any pain or distress to tho magistracy , for it is observable that justices have no doubt of the policy of laws , no objection on the score of the evil effect of publicity , when the poor are concerned .

      On the following day Mr . Bankes ' s solicitor waited on Mr . Jardine at Bow-street , and stated that Mr . Bankes was not privy to tho trick of the sham surety , and that he was ready to substitute good bail ; and further , that it was his client ' s intention to meet the chargo against him . Upon this offer to put in a new surety Mr , Jardine ' s opinion of the ntcessity for a new surety appears to have undergone a sudden and complete change , and he become clearly of opinion that another surety should be ( substituted . The Magistrate ' s requisitions thus kept exact pace with tho propositions of the accused . The day before , Mr . Jardine had thought that a good surety in lieu of the bad one could hot be demanded ; but the day after , what Mr . Bantea was ready to do Mr . Jardine was ready to require .

      Mr . Jardine seized occasion to remark that the nature of the charge had been misunderstood , and the solicitor for tho accused added that it was not of the heinous sort supposed . If the nature of the charge is to be inferred from Mr . Jardine ' s treatment of , and allusions to it , it should be some mere trifle indeed ; but it is odd that what will not bear publication is regarded by the magistrates as such a bagatelle . —Examiner .

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      4 MELTING STORY . No other class of men in any country possess that facetious aptness of inflicting a good humoured ruvenge which seems to be innate with a Green Mountain boy . Impose upon or injure a Vermonter , and he will seem the drollest and beat natured fellow you ever knew in all your life , until suddenly he pounces upon you with some cunningly devised offset for your duplicity ; and even while he mokes his victim smart to t ! e core , there is that manly open-heartednees about him which infuses balm even while the wound is opening , ar . d renders it quite impossible that you should hate him , however severe may have been the punishment he dealt out to you . These boys of the Green Mountains seem

      to possess a natural faculty of extracting fan from every vicissitude and accident that the changing hours can bring ; even what are bitter vexations to others , these happy fellows treat in a manner so peculiar as to completely alter their former character and moke them seem to us agreeable , or at least endurable , which was before in the highest degree offensive . Another man will repay an aggravation or an insult by instantly returning injury , cutting the acquaintance , and shutting his heart for ever against the offender ; but a Vermonter , with a smile upon his face , will amuse himself while obtaining a far keener revenge , cracking a joke in conclusion , and making bis former enemy forgive him , and even love him , after chastisement One winter evening , a country store keeper in the Mountain State was about ilosing bis doois for the

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      night , and while standing in the snow ontalde patting up his window shatters , he saw through the glass a l ounging , worthless fellow within grab a pound of fresh batter from the shelf and hastily conceal it in his hat . The act was no sooner detected than the revenge was hit-upon , and a very few momenta found the Green Jibuntaln store keeper at once indulging his appetite ^ for fan to the fullest extent , and paying off the thief with a faoetions sort of torture for which he might have gained a premium from the old inquisition . "I say , Seth ! " said the store keeper , coming in , and closing the door after htm , slapping his hands over his shoulders , and stamping the snow off bis shoes . Setb had bis band upon the door , his hat upon his head , and the roll of new batter in his hat , anxious to make his exit as soon as possible .

      "I say , Seth , sit down ; I reckon , now , onsuch an eternal night as this , a leetle something warm woold ' nt hurt a fellow ; come aud ait down . " Seth felt very uncertain : be had the butter , and was exceedingly anxious to be off , but the temptation of " something warm" sadly interfered with his resolution to go . This hesitation , however , was soon settled by the right owner of the butter taking Seth by the shoulders , and planting him in a seat close to the stove , where he was in such a manner cornered in by barrels and boxes , that while the country grocer sat before him , there was no possibility of bis getting out , and right in this very place sure enough the storekeeper sat down . ¦ " Seth , we'll have a little warm Santa Cruz , " said the Gr « en Mountain grocer , as he opened the stove door , and stuffed in as many sticks &s the space would admit , " Without it yon'd freeze going home such a Bight as this . "

      Seth already felt the batter settling down closor to bis hair , and on Seth declaring he must go , "Not till you have something warm , Seth ; come , I've got a story to tell you , Seth ; sit down , now ; and Seth was again pushed into his seat by his canning tormentor . ?• Oh ! it ' s tu darn'd hot here , " said the petty thief , again attempting to rise . " Set down—don't be in such a plaguy hurry , " retorted the grocer , poshing him back in bis chair . " But I ' ve got the cowb to fodder , and some wood tu split , and I must be agoin , " continued the persecuted chap . " Bat you masn't teat yourself away , Seth , In this manner . Sit down ; let the cows take care of themselves , and keep yourself cool ; you appear to be fldgetty , " said the roguish grocer , with a wicked leer .

      The next thing was the production of two smoking glasses of hot ruin toddy , the very sight of which , la Seth ' s present situation , would have made the hair stand erect upon his head , had it not been well oiled and kept down by the butter . " Seth , I'll give you a toast now , and yon can butler it yourself , " said the grocer , yet with an all of such consummate simplicity , that poor Seth still believed himself unsuspected . " Seth , here ' s—here ' s a Christmas goose , well roasted and basted , eh ? I tell you , Setb , it ' s greatest eating in creation . And Seth , don't you use bog's fat or common cooking batter to baste a goose with—come , take your butter—I mean , Seth , take your toddy . "

      Poor Seth now began to smoke , ss well as to welt , and his mouth was as hermetically sealed up , as though he bad been born dumb . Streak after streak of the butter came pouring from under his hat , and his handkerchief was already soaked with the greasy overflow . Talking away , as if nothing was the matter , the grocer kept storing the wood into the stove , while poor Setb sat bolt upright , with his back against the counter , and bis knees almost touching the red bob furnace before him . " Darnation cold night , this , " said the grocer . " Why , Seth , yoa seem to perspire oa if you was worm ! Why don't you take your bat off ? Here , let me put your hat away . "

      " No ! " exclaimed poor Setb , at last , with a spasmodic effort to get bis tongue loose , and clapping both hands upon his hat , " No ! I most go—let me out—I aint well—let me go ! " A greasy cataract was now pouring down the poor fellow ' s face and neck , and soaking into bis clothes , and trickling down his body into his very boots , so that he was literally in a perfect bath of oil . " Well , good night , Seth , " said the humorous Vermonter , " if you will go ; " adding , as Seth got out into the road , " neighbour , I reckon the fun I ' ve had out of you is worth a ninepence , so I shan't charge you for that pound of butter ! " N . O . Picayune .

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      TO THE ORIGINATORS OF THE PLAN FOR THE FORMATION OF A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PROMOTING THE POLITICAL AND SOCIAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE PEOPLE . Esteemed Fellow Men , —Looking back with grateful remembrance to the many services you have rendered to the cause of Democracy , honouring you for your virtues and moral worth , and sympathizing with the sacrifices yoa have made on our behalf , we feel that , under the present circumstances , we should be guilty of the foulest ingratitude if we did not stand boldly forward and proclaim our entire confidence ia your integrity and patriotism , and your devotedness to the principles of the People ' s Charter .

      Treating with scorn and indignation the calumnies which men , who assume the name while they violate the principles of Chartism , have levelled against you , — we hereby assure yoa of oar approval of the plan which you have recommended for the attainment of the People ' s Rights , and . the improvement of their moral and social condition . As men ¦ trngglisg fot righteous objects , we desire to obtain them by righteous means . We think the ; need only to be understood to be appreciated , and that the assent of a united , intelligent people , once obtained in their favour , no power ( however mighty ) can prevent their adoption as the law of the land .

      Believing the ignorance and moral degradation of the working classes to be the grand barrier to the creation and demonstration of that enlightened public opinion on which alone we rely for their eventual adoption , we accept your plan , as the one best calculated soonest to remove that mighty incubus that at present weighs down the spirit of Reform , and allows faction , violence , and misrepresentation to libel and disfigure the fair face of freedom . Impressed with these sentiments and views , our ardent longings for the consummation of our principles will

      permit us no longer to remain in silent inacion . We call on you—we entreat you—again to take the post of honour , which your character and past services entitle you to . Let us boldly take up our position , and vindicate to the world the spirit and principles of Chartism ! Let us shew , in our organisation , our principles of action , meetings , spefebes , and every proceeding , that reason and philosophy , and not the impulses of our passions , or the contiacted notions engendered by party and factious feelings , are the impelling motives which actuate us to struggle for tho moral and political elevation of our class .

      Yet tho moral and intellectual energy of man is the mighty lever destined to uproot the strongholds of tyrannic assumption , and placa ths sons of men in that just and equitable relation to each other which will usher in the reign of universal peace and geod-will on earth . Earnestly hoping that this , our heartfelt appeal , may incline you to the rescue of our glorious cause , We subscribe ourselves , Your brother Democrats ! James Savage , 27 , Mape-street Charles Henry Ncesom , OS , Hare-street ,

      Bethnalgreen . Jnmes Williams , 58 , Stanhope-street , Clare-marker James Hoppey , 4 , Cleveland-street , Fitzroy-square John Rogers , 8 , Herford-place . H . B . Marley , 31 , Charle 3-3 treet , Hampetead-roacJ Joseph Turner , 42 , Store-street , Bedford-square . William Hodge , Hem . iung ' s-read , Charing-cross . George T . Wood , 4 , Stepney-green . W . Burton , ( i , Finsbury-square . E . Mariner , 10 , Ruddock ' sbuildings , Finsbury . John Halford , 14 , Dugget-court .

      Arthur Dyson , Kingaland-road . William Watson , 1 , Bedford-court . R . T . Webb , surgeon , 18 , Wyndham-atreet , Bryan ston-square . Charles Savnge , 4 , Chapel-etreet W . T . Walkar , 1 , Cornwall-row . Joseph Thorkham , 1 , Cornwall-rew . John KJgj-r , 2 <> , Philip-street , Kingiland-rcad . Tbonrns Wade , 29 , Red Lion-street , Hoxtou . G . Bennet , 4 , Compion-street , Clerkenwe'Ji R . W . Woodward , 9 , Lock ' a-gatdeuB , Cletkenwell . Robert Cubi ' . t , 18 , Cromer-street

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      Suicide of a Paupbb i » a Union Wobkhouse . —On Friday , Mr . Jf&yne , the City Coroner , and « nnmerons Jury , * at in the Board-room of the West London Union Workhonse , West-street . Smithfield , to determine the cause of the suicide of Ed . Wilkin . eon , aged 64 . an inmate of that workhouse . Several of the guardians of the onion were present . Isaao Stephens , a pauper , said he had known deceased for two years , and saw him last alive ia the water-closet between three and fonr o ' clock on Thursday morning Witness spoke to him , arid received no answer , and left him in the closet . He saw no more of him until dawn , when deceased wa& brought up stairs dead . Deceased was a very still , quiet man , and would hardly answer when spoken to . Several other in .

      mates of the workhonse were examined . They said that latterly deceased appeared " rather queer , " and was in the habit of walking to and fro silently in the yard , looking very ill . They also proved that , having found'the door of the water-closet fastened inside , and hearing within a noise like that made by a person snoring , they burst the door open , and found deceased sitting on the seat of the closet , with his throat cut , and a fork sticking in the wound . He was quite dead , and a kitchen knife , stained with blood , lay by his side . Mr . Mott , master of the workhouse , said deceased had been under his care

      for about twelve years . He was extremely deaf , and on that account was very uncommunicative . There was nothing otherwise particular about him , and witness could not account for the commission of the rash act . Dr . Lynch , surgeon to the workhonse said the wound in deceased ' s throat was an inch and a half in depth and three inches in length . None of the chief vessels were divided , but several of the lesser were , which produced such a loss of blood aa to cause death . WitnesB knew of nothing that could cause deceased to commit suicide , unless from a feelin g of despondency , the effect of frequent illness . Verdict , " Temporary insanity . "

      Calamitous Occurrence at thb Hebring Fishery . —We regret to have to record this week an accident of a peculiarly distressing nature which has taken place on this part of the coast , in addition to others , involving the loss of property to a greater or less extent , caused by tho state of the weather , and tending at once to cripple the exertions of those ngaged in that important branoh of industry , the herring fishing , aud to cast around them the gloom of affliction , arising from the loss of relatives and friends . On Friday evening last , although the Bky was overcast , the weather was yet so fine that it wa 3 scarcely possible to anticipate the slightest danger to the boats engaged in the fishing , and all of them at the various stations on this part of the coast

      put out to sea as usual , while some , as in the distressing case more immediately under notice , were encouraged , by the apparently settled calmness of the night , to risk their floats nearer to the rocks than is their practice . The aspect of the weather continued unchanged till about twelve o ' clock , when a tremendous gale sprang up from the north-east , placing the lives of the boats' crews in the greatest jeopardy . Most of them hauled their nets , many of which being full of herring , were lost iathehurrj and confusion consequent upou the exertions of the fishermen to escape the danger . One of them ; however , the Jebus of Eyemouth , had unfortunatelj taken up a perilous position near the shore at Marshall Meadows , from which the crew were unable to

      extricate themselves , and the consequence was thai the whole oa board , five in number , perished . The details of the accident have not of course been ascertained ; but it is supposed that while the crew were in the act of hauling their nets , and before they could sail , the boat had been caught by the gale , and driven amongst the rocks , after which it had capsized . The crew consisted of Thomas Doujral , the skipper , aged 52 ; John Dougal , his son , aged 15 ; George Dougal , sen ., and George Dougal , juu ., his nephews , both aged 33 ; and John Grieve , a labouring man , aged 24 . The body of the boy and one of the Douglas , who , it is thought , had attemptod to swim ashore , were found on the beach on the following morning , and conveyed to Marshall Meadows barn . The body of the otlur George Dougal was recovered during the day .

      and the other two were found entangled amongst the nets in the water . On' Monday morning , an inquest was held by the Coroner on the bodies at Marshall Meadows-house . The evidence related entirely to the finding of the bodies by the servants at Marshall Meadows . There being no evidence as to the cause of death , tho jury , in compliance with the technical requirements of the law , gave verdicts of " Found drowned , " and " Found dead , " according as they were taken out of the water , or picked up on the beach . On the same day , the bodies were put into coffins , and removed by their sorrowing relatives , and on Tuesday the remains of John Grieve were interred in Ayton churchyard , and those of the other four were deposited in Eyemouth buiyingground . By this lamentable occurrence three widows and seventeen children have been left in

      destitute circumstances . Thomas Donga } has left three sons and two daughters , the youngest about five years old ; George Dougal has left a widow and five children , the youngest lour months ; the other George Dougal has left a widow at present pregnant , and seven children , the youngest eighteen months old ; and John Grieve has loft a widow without children . We are happy to learn that a subscription has been opened for ihe relief of these destitute families . —Berwick Warder .

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      From the London Gazette of Friday , Sept 10 . BANKRUPTS . William Walker and John Walker , StJohs ' s-sqaare , Clerkenwell , manufacturers of apparatus tor bating buildings , to surrender Sept . 25 , at one , and Oct . 23 , at eleven , at the Court of Bankruptcy , Baainghallstreet . Solicitor , Mr . Armstrong , Old Jewry ; official assignee , Mr . Alsagar , Birchin-Iane , ComhiU . Joseph Littleford , High-street , St . Marylebone , coach maker , Sept 23 , at two , Oct . 22 , at twelve at the Court of Bankruptcy , Basinghall-street Solicitor , Mr . Geren , South Molton-street ; official assignee , Mr . Groom , Abchurch-lace , Lombard-street . Thomas Blayds Molynenx and Percival Witherby , Liverpool , merchants , Sept 28 , and Oct . 22 , at the Clarendon Rooms , Liverpool . Solicitors , Mesre . Lowndes , Robinson , and Bateson , Liverpool ; and Mes 8 rs . Sb . arpe , Field , and Jackson , Bedford-row .

      Thomas Brown and Benjamin Brown , Wakefield , Yorkshire , linen drapers , Sept 24 , at twelve , and Out . 22 , at two , at the Commissioners' Kooms , Manchester . Solicitors , Messrs . Sale and Wortnington , Manchester ; and Messrs . Baxter , Lincoln's Innfields . William Fretwell , Leeds , colonial merchant , Sept . 25 , at nine , and Oct . 22 , at ten , at the Commissioners ' Rooms , Leeds . Solicitors , Messrs . Wig lesworth , Riysclsle , and Craddock , Gray ' s Inn square ; ana Messrs . Richardson , Leeds . John Buckley , Joseph Buckley , and Henry Buckley , Manchester , cott « n manufacturers , Sept 24 , and Oct . 22 , at three , at the Commissioners' Rooujb , Manchester . Solicitors , Messrs . Sale and Wortfiington , Manchester ; and Messrs . BaxterLincoln ' s Inn-fields .

      , . Robeit Hodgson , Leeds , merchant , Sept . 28 , at five , and Oct . 22 , at twelve , at the Commissioners' Rooms . Leeds . Solicitors , Messrs . Jaques , Battye , and Edwards , Ely-place ; and Mr . Kidd , Huddertfield ., Samuel Rogers Toms , Bow Church-yard , Cbeap ride , commission agent , Oct . 6 , and 22 , at twelre , at tie Commissioners' Rooms , Manchester . Solicitors , Mr . Hadfleld , and Messrs . Cooper and Wray , Manchester ; and Messrs . Johnson , Son , and Weatberall , King ' sbench-walk , Temple , William Pilling , Droylsden , Lancashire , manufacturer of cotton goods , Sept . 24 , at eleven , and Oct 22 , at twelve , at the Commissioner ' s Rooms , Manche ster . Solicitors , Messrs . Adlington , Gregory , Faultner , and Foliett , Bedford Row -. and Mr . Law . Manchester .

      Michael Spence , Holbeck , Yorkshire , cloth dresser , Sept . 28 , at four , and Oct . 22 , at the Commissioners Rvoms , Leeds . Solicitors , Mr . Wilson , Southampton-street , Bloonubury-square ; and Messrs . P » J » Eddison , and Ford , Leeds .

      PARTNEBSHIPS DISSOLVED . W . Vickers and J . Daug lll , HuddersfieW , tallow cLandlers . E . Bromley , G . Cutler , and J . Cutler , Salford , Lancashire , ironfounders . J . Smith and JDrummond , Halifax , Xorfamire , dyers . J . Sanderson , G . Sanderson , J . Maden , J . Maden , and J . Wo «" mougb , Spotland , Lancashire , stone dealers . «• Lnrgan and F . Clark , Liverpool , slaters . K . Tate ana J . Brereton , Manohester , linen drapers .

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      RTTLES A >~ D REGULATIONS OF THE BSLFA 3 : TTNIYERSAL SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION . Rale 1 st That thL ; Association b « cilled the Bcliai ¦ Cniversil Saffraje Association . 2 nd . That tte object of this Association be th ' speedy attainment , by every legal &sd constitutions means in Our power , of Universal Suffrage , Aiianil Par liaments , Vote by Billot , Equal Representation , N < Property Qualification , and Payment cf Members fo : ths perforeiince of their Parliamentary duties . 3 rd . That every person becoming a member mus agree to the objects and conform to the rules of ihs Association ; and on entering shall pay the sum c . twopence , and continue any sum cot l&ss than on ! penny "wetklj to defray expercss , 4 th . That no religious or sectarian controversy filial be allowed at the maetines of this Association .

      5 th . That this Association be governed by a presi dent , treasurer , secretary , and seven directors , electee erery three months . 6 th . That it shall be the dut 7 of the president , or o : the riiaiirnvn for the time being , of this Association , U preserve order and regularity in the proceedings thereof and In the event of any member being called to order that the decision cf the president or chairman thereoi shall be final and conelutiTe . 7 iL . Tbit it shall be the duty of the treasurer t < keep a book , containing an account of all monies re ceived by him of or on account of the Association , anc of all diibarsements made by him on account of oi ou of the fund * of the Association ; he » h . * T 7 attend al meetings of tlie same wken bis presence may be wanted and submit hia accounts to be audited whenever r& quired to do so .

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      To the most Noble , the Marquis of Nonnanby , Secretary of State for the Home Department . From the Frost , WUliams , ami Jones Restoration Committee .

      Mt Lokd Marquis , —I am directed by the abovenamed Committee , to write to your Lordship , respecting a Memorial that mi sent to the Home Office on the 28 th of July , 1841 , which Memorial prayed your Lordship to give your Memorialists an answer , aa to whether your Lordship would ( in case certain Memorials were given into your hands , ) present them to her most gracious Majesty , Queen Victoria , and support their prayer . This Committee beg leave to assure your Lordship , that they have received no reply to their Memorial , and that they likewise sent a letter to your Lordship on the 11 th of August , ia which letter they requested your Lordship to give them an answer to their Memorial , and they have not as yet received any answer . Your Lordship ' s most obedient , kc « John Wilkinson ,

      Corresponding Secretary to the Committee . Committee Rooms , 36 th August , 1811 . All Communications intended for the Committee , to b « sent Mr . Guest , Steelhouse-lane ,

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      On Wednesday , the 28 th of August , the Committee received the following : Whitehall , 27 th August , 1841 . Sir , —The Marquis of Normanby having carefully considered your application in behalf of John Frost , and others , I am directed to express to you bis Lordship ' s regret , that there is no sufficient ground to justify him , consistently with his public duty , in advising her Majesty to comply with the prayer thereof . I am , Sir , Your most obedient humble seivant .

      S . M . Phillips . To Mr . John Wilkinson , Birmingham . BALANCE-SHEET OF THE BIRMINGHAM FROSTS RESTORATION COMMITTEE , FROM THE 22 ND OF SEPTEMBER , 1840 , TO Jt'NE , 1841 . RECEIPTS FROM THE COUNTRT . £ B . d . In Treasurers' hands , belonging to the Defence Fund 3 10 7 i

      Mertfeyr , per David , John 14 0 Kettle , per Moyea 0 3 0 Kidderminster , per Micklewright 0 5 0 Leicester 0 5 0 Montrose , per Christi 0 5 0 Rochdale 0 5 0 Bath ^ . 050 Ditto , Mr . Robert ' s Donation 0 6 6 Oldharn , perHarmer 10 0 Cardiff , per Williams 0 5 0

      Liverpool , per Wagstaff 0 10 0 Nottingham , per Sweet , 1 st subscription ... 0 10 0 Ditto ditto 2 nd ditto ... 0 10 0 Ashton-under-Lyne , per Broadbent ... 1 3 10 Wtgan , per Dickson 0 5 0 Glasgow , per Dbcon 1 11 6 London , — Saul , Esq ., Donation 0 10 0 Brighton , per Flower 0 5 0 Trowbridge , per Meore 0 10 o Stafford , perPeplow 0 5 0 Monniouth , per Battery 012 0 Ditto , Rev . Wm . Price , Donation ... 1 0 o Arbroath , per Zosb . 0 2 6

      Kinross , per Blackwood 0 6 0 Robotham 6 1 o Star Office , per Ardill 1 6 lo Congleton 0 2 6 Swain Green , near Bradford 0 2 o A . B . C , Ireland 0 2 6 Manchester , per Car tied ge 10 0 Leven , per Lumsden ... 0 5 0 Vale of Leven , per Cameron 1 0 0 Leamington , A . B . Smith 0 5 0 Rugby , per Currie 0 8 o Aberdeen , per Smart 0 10 o Preston , per Hatton 0 12 c Norwich , per Goat 0 10 0

      Bartlem 0 10 Pouty Pool , per Godwin 0 5 0 Stockton-on-Teea , per Hollingahead ... 050 Worcester , per Tomlinson 0 5 0 Tavistock , per Amos 110 Chesterfield , per Martin 0 5 0 Huddersfleld , per Clayton 010 0 Suttonin-Ashfield , perTorulinson ... 0 5 O Frome , per Cook 0 2 ( J Old Swlnford , peT Chance 0 10 « Newbridge , per Morgan ... ... ... 0 5 0 Dublin , Mr . Norton 0 5 0 Atherston , Mr . Wilson 0 3 6 Heyweod , per Smith © 50

      , BIRMINGHAM RECEIPTS . No . 1 Book , Mrs . Clewes 0 15 5 — 2 Ditto , — Nisbett 0 e 11 . ! — 3 Ditto , — Crowton 0 4 3 " — 4 Ditto , — Herbert 1 10 0 i — 5 Ditto , Miss Green 0 2 6 i — 6 Ditto , Mr . Ball 0 5 0 . ; — 7 Ditto , — Rouse .- 0 1 9 — 8 Ditto , — Yates 0 1 » 11 ; — 9 Ditto , — John Janes 0 0 o ;—10 Ditto , — John Barratt 0 o 0

      i —11 Ditto , — Lynell 0 11 i —12 Ditto , — Lowe 17 7 ji—13 Ditto , — Pare 0 0 G ;—14 Ditto , Miss Penn 0 8 10 —15 Ditto , Mr . R . Clements v 0 0 0 , —1 C Ditto , Mrs . Blake 0 10 3 —17 Ditto , Mr . Evana 0 10 7 i —18 Ditto , — Smallwood 0 0 0 ' —19 Ditto , Mrs . Oxford 0 3 8 —20 Ditto , Mr . Bartleinan 0 0 0 i —21 Ditto , — Roper 0 0 0 1 —22 Ditto , — Shaw 0 1 11 . 3

      £ 33 14 1 SUBSCRIPTION BOXES . £ . s . d . To Balance brought forward 33 14 l Mr . Guest , Steelhouse-lane 0 8 oj Mr . Hands 0 7 4 | Mr . Turner 0 1 a * Mr . Plastans 0 4 loi Mr . Faulkner 0 0 8 } Mr . Chapman 0 0 8 "

      Mr . Kettle 0 0 11 Mr . Guest ' s Sniithrleld 0 2 4 / Mr . Davenport « -. 0 0 1 Mr . Taylor 0 4 2 . ^ Mr . Cooper 0 0 fi Mr . Follows 0 3 5 j Mr . Watts 0 S 4 . 4 Mr . White 0 5 . 11 .-i Mr . Pritchard 0 7 3 j 3 Ir . Jenkinson 0 0 2 Donation 0 2 6 Mr . Ladder 0 1 3 A Donation 0 10 Mr . Bills 0 6 7 i DONATIONS . Mr . Hinton 0 0 6 Mr . Giles 0 0 2 Mr . Penn 0 2 6 Mr . Baker 0 10 Mr . R . K . Philp , of Bath 0 10 Mr . Truman 0 0 6 Mr . Cain 0 0 G Mr . Maikham 0 0 ( i Mr . Burnett 0 10 Three Friends of Brinklow , per Martin ... 0 1 0 A Welsh Chartist 0 10 Rules and Objects ... 0 G 9 Collected in Committee Room 1 8 3 k at Public Meetings ... ... 2 4 10 j From the Rodney , Hill-street 0 6 0 Mr . Holo-way 0 10 Mr . Adams — ... ... 0 10 Mr . Palmer ... 0 10 Miss Palmer 0 0 6 Mr . C . Truman 0 1 0 Mr . Morgan Williams .. 0 7 6 Mr . Seagrave , Smethwick 0 0 8

      42 11 5 Moneys -which cannot be traced to any person ,, 0 2 3 42 13 8 EXPENDITURE . To Book , Paper , Ink , and Sealing Wax ... 0 18 2 To Room Rent and Candles .,, 3 10 0 Placards for Public Meetings and Posting ... 3 18 0 Mr . Taylor for Printing 0 2 3 To Printed Circulars ,. _ 0 11 0 Postage for Memorials and letter unpaid ... 0 6 8 To 1000 Adhesive Stickers ... 0 5 0 To Expenses of HustiDga for Public Meetings 0 12 0 To 12 Subscription Boxes 0 10 0 To 1 Box for the Memorials 0 3 0 To Objects and Rules l 16 0 To Writ ng the Petition 0 4 0 To Envelopes 0 0 6 To Petition Sheets and Headings 1 0 g To Posting Letters , Circulars , < fcc . 1 12 5 To Secretary writing 3 Memorials 0 16 To Mr . Butler writing 5 letters « 0 6 To Mr . Pritchard 0 1 To Mr . Martin ' s expences te London ... 1 5 « To Morgan William ' s expences attending to

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      " Jemmy Wood" and the Gloucfster Musical Festival . —The last time but one that the grand festival : n aid of the distressed widows and orphans of clergymen in the dioceses of Gloucester , Hereford , and Worcester , was held at Gloucester , the renowned Jemmy Wood stood in front of the old bank in Westgate-street , and observed to a friend of ours , in reference to the multitudes pressing towards the cathedral , " There the fools go ; I keep my halfcrowns in my pocket ' . " ami , suiting the action to tho word , pushed his hands to the very bottom of his capacious waistcoat-pockets , turned over the coins therein , and elicited that metallic jingle so grateful to his ears . The rich old backer is gathered to his fathers—the old bank , instead of . wearing the

      business appearance it did in 1835 , is closed—none of the immense wealth of its owner has , as yet , been distributed under his will—but in this short term of six years , more thousands of pounds have been spent in legal proceedings concerning it than would have provided a permanent fund , amply sufficient for the relief of all the distressed widowawmc orphans of clergymen in the three dioceses . The numbers thronging to the cathedral were not fools-Jemmy ' s policy of kreping the half-crowns in hi . « pocket was not the peifection of wisdom . Far better would it have been for the fair city had Mr . Wood endowed it with a part of his riches in his lifetime , instead of leaving it , as he did , to the uncertainty of a torn codicil and the tender mercies of the law . —Cheltenham Paper . '

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      - From the Gazette of Tuesday , Sept . UBANKRUPTS . John Caspar Mais , merchant , Lime-street , London , to surrender Sept . 29 , an ; . Oct 26 , at eleven , at tne Court of Bankruptcy . Mr . Afcagar , Bircbin-lane . cfficial assignee ; Solicitors , Messrs . Ov « rton and JefferTi Old Jewry . - John Davies and Frederick Dickerson , merchan ts , Plymouth , Sept 27 , and Oct 20 , at eleven , at tee Royal Hotel , Plymouth . Solicitors . Mr . Surr , Lombard-street , London ; Messrs . Lockyer and BuIteeJj Plymouth . ¦ Joseph Poulton , sen ., builder , Sept . 28 , and Oct . 26 , at twelve , at the Waterloo Hotel , Leominsto-Solicitors , Mr . Smith , Chancery-lane , London ; » *• HammondLeoniinsterHertfordshire .

      , , John Bailey , innkeeper , Burslem , Stafford ™" Sept 24 , at four , and Oct . 20 , at twelve , at the G eorge Inn , Burslem . Solicitors , Mr . Smith , 48 , Chancerylane ; Mr . Harding , Burslem . Richard Davies and Ebsworthy Fapson , ship bro kers , PHlgwenlly , Newport , Monmouthshire , Sept 28 , Oct 26 , at eleven , at the King ' s Head Inn , NewF"j Solicitors , Messrs . Adlington , Gregory , Faulkner . « " » Foliett , Bedford-row , London ; Mr . Cross , Bristol-John Saunders , James Fanner , and Th omas HW » Saunders , woollen manufacturers , BaainghaU- * tre ~» Sept . 29 , at baU-pMt eleven , and Oct 26 , atone M the Court of Bankruptcy . Mr . Edwards , Oldi Jewrji official assignee ; Solicitor , Mr . Aabuwi , Oheapsw *

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      6 THE NORTHMEN STAR .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 18, 1841, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1127/page/6/